Job Title: Marine Engineering Skills Instructor
This is a crucial role in delivering high-quality training, examinations, and assessments for maritime workers in the Irish seafood industry.
Role Overview
The Marine Engineering Skills Instructor will support the National Fisheries College of Ireland's (NFCI) commitment to lifelong learning and skills development for the sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Training Delivery and Development:
o Develop materials, deliver training, and assess learners in various courses such as Marine Engineering Processes and Operations, First Aid Responder, STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship, and others.
* Support and Administration:
o Maintain and contribute to shared training materials and knowledge.
o Promote the use of digital tools to support blended learning.
* Health and Safety:
o Conduct training in controlled environments, including Fire Training Unit exercises requiring breathing apparatus.
* Additional Duties:
o Perform other related duties as required.
Requirements
* Certificate of Competency - STCW Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (Motor) or equivalent.
* QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer Certificate or equivalent teaching qualification and experience.
* Full, clean driving license.
* Prerequisites for Qualification:
o Completion of STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting, STCW Advanced Fire Fighting, STCW Personal Survival Techniques, and other certifications.
* Considerable sea experience.
Desirable Attributes
* Strong leadership and coaching skills.
* Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving goals.
* Adaptability to changing requirements and environments.
* Up-to-date technical knowledge in the maritime field.
Work Environment and Requirements
This position involves working in a small team setting at Castletownbere NFCI, occasional travel to meetings or training, and involves working with workshop machinery.